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2015 Ford Expedition EL problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Ford Expedition EL has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 143owner complaints
- 8crash reports
- 6fire reports
- 6injuries reported
143 complaints, against an average of 197 for the other 8 Ford Expedition EL model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 Ford Expedition EL?
The components named most often in the 143 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Ford Expedition EL owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 143 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL stall, lose power or shut off while driving?23 owners · 16.1%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Ford Expedition EL?13 owners · 9.1%
- Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2015 Ford Expedition EL?8 owners · 5.6%
- Does the 2015 Ford Expedition EL have rust or paint problems?6 owners · 4.2%
- Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL smell of burning or smoke?6 owners · 4.2%
- Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL overheat?5 owners · 3.5%
- Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL idle rough, misfire or hesitate?5 owners · 3.5%
Fault codes 2015 Ford Expedition EL owners mention
Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.
Has the 2015 Ford Expedition EL been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2015 Ford Expedition EL owners report?
12 of the 143 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Vehicle will shift in and out of gears randomly while driving I’m concerned about driving on the highway and getting into or causing an accident because it happens at random and then stops No lights on dashboard and vehicle just passed inspection I believe it is a problem with the TCM and there has been an extended warranty issues for the same part in different models for ford including the fiesta and focus I believe
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while attempting to drive from being stationary, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The contact stated that the timing chain had been replaced on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated, with the transmission slipping. Later, the contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating excessively. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission power converter failure resulting in damages to the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
I was driving and going around 45mph when the wrench warning light came on and I lost the ability to accelerate. The car could only coast. I was able to coast to a parking lot. I turned off the car and restarted it. It seemed fine so I drove home. The same thing happened again a couple of days later. We checked the codes and it had a p2112 error code. We replaced the throttle body and it seems fine now. However this is the second time we have had to replace the throttle body. The same thing happened in 2018 with about 74000 miles on the car. We replaced the throttle body then also. From…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, with the A/C activated, the vents stopped blowing air. The contact unplugged the pig tail off the resistor under the passenger’s side dashboard. The contact stated that the pig tail was red hot and burned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor blower needed to be replaced; however, the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 244,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The contact stated that the A/C had stopped working as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the A/C seat and throttle body plugs were replaced previously due to overheating. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness pigtails needed to be replaced but were not covered under the recall associated with the VIN. The contact was informed by the local dealer that the wiring…
My ac blower went out, and we took it to a shop. The "pigtail" that connects looks to have been melted. I see there is a recall for this for other 2015 expedition, but 0 recalls for my Vin. NOT sure if I can reach out to ford for this since it's not included in the recall.
For the second time the front brake calipers on my 2015 Ford Expedition have locked up causing premature brake pad and rotor failures, causing the rotors to turn blue because they got so hot, therefore causing my brakes to fade and coast into the intersection. (No accidents yet). First repair was done at a reputable shop under an extended warranty, it is now back in the same shop for the same issue.
The vehicle dashboard goes blank while driving, followed by the vehicle transmission slipping out of gear. This vehicle can be made available; however, it does not transfer gears. The problem has not been satisfactorily reproduced or diagnosed. The Ford service department simply stated that I needed a new transmission. The dashboard goes blank.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the doors rocker panels were corroded. Additionally, the contact stated that the front blower motor was intermittently inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed; however, the failure persisted due to the blower motor resistor connection failure at the wiring harness plug. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee because the…
transmission cooler lines snapped at 60mph. no crash able to get suv on side of road. transmission is totaled needs replaced. repairs are underway at ford dealership in groveport ohio. milage of failure around 101100 miles on the odometer. rust metal fatigue are the cause of what transpired. cost of repairs at this moment is around 9 grand.
CAR IN MOTION, HESITATES AND SOMETIME GOES TO LOW POWER MODE WHERE YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN CAR OFF WAIT AND RESTART TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS, DEALERSHIP DECODES AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, CHARGING EACH TIME TO FIX THE ISSUE
2015 Ford Expedition EL: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Ford Expedition EL reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Expedition EL; the most common categories were electrical system (38, 26.6%), engine (29, 20.3%), power train (26, 18.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 8 complaints mention a crash, 6 mention a fire, 6 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Expedition EL?
Across 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (26.6% of complaints), engine (20.3% of complaints), power train (18.2% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (13.3% of complaints), visibility (11.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Ford Expedition EL have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
23 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (16.1%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While passing slower traffic on i 80 experienced sudden loss of power and no throttle response. was travelling at speed limit (80) with cruise control engaged." (NHTSA complaint 11414922, May 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Ford Expedition EL?
13 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (9.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "65mph, without warning,motor dies. Motor idles, shut off and restarted, back on interstate approximately 100 yards and motor dies again. Google closest Ford garage, 2 more times died and now showed check engine light." (NHTSA complaint 11435858, October 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2015 Ford Expedition EL?
8 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (5.6%) describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. One owner wrote: "I left my recalled vehicle recall 22S56 for repair at Yadkin Valley Motor Co. on 7/27/23, I told them my A/C blower was not working, I had smelled smoke and had noticed the wiring was melted on the blower resistor connection." (NHTSA complaint 11535136, July 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2015 Ford Expedition EL have rust or paint problems?
6 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (4.2%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "transmission cooler lines snapped at 60mph. no crash able to get suv on side of road. transmission is totaled needs replaced. repairs are underway at ford dealership in groveport ohio. milage of failure around 101100 miles on the odometer." (NHTSA complaint 11513506, March 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL smell of burning or smoke?
6 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (4.2%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "AC stopped and vehicle smelled of burning and smoke. Contacted dealer to have recall 22S56 completed and advised the dealer that the blower motor resister and harness appeared to be melted." (NHTSA complaint 11533339, July 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL overheat?
5 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (3.5%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "There was an open recall on our 2015 Ford Expedition for Blower Motor overheating. After fix a week later we took back in as the issue of no fan was still present and told no longer an open recall as it was marked complete, and would need to pay to have…" (NHTSA complaint 11578713, March 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Ford Expedition EL idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
5 of the 143 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL (3.5%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Car in motion, hesitates and sometime goes to low power mode where you have to pull over, turn car off wait and restart to be able to continue this has happened 3 times in 2 years, dealership decodes and replace the throttle body, charging each time to fix…" (NHTSA complaint 11361077, September 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Expedition EL
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2015 only. How these reports are made.